Whiskey or Two by Jason Maxwell (2024)

Whiskey or Two

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They say the best way to get over somebody is to get under somebody else
But the only thing I’m getting under today is the liquor on my top shelf
Swiping left, swiping right don’t do me no help
So I’m Netflix and chilling all by myself
That’s just the hand I’ve been dealt

I need a whiskey or two to help to get me through
To the other side of missing you

I need a couple of shots to help to get you forgot
‘Til I can’t remember if you ever loved me or not
So pour it on the rocks ‘cause you gave it to me straight
Knock another one back just to ease my pain
You hit me with the truth so now I’m hitting the proof
Yeah girl I need a whiskey or two

No I don’t drink often I’m a pretty cheap date
But today I’m sure drinking a lot
I’m trying hard to get her off my mind
Oh yeah she’s a silly little thought
Heartache in a bottle that’s all I’ve got
Ain’t tryna call it something it’s not
Well unlike love, alcohol can be bought

I need a whiskey or two to help to get me through
To the other side of missing you
I need a couple of shots to help to get you forgot
‘Til I can’t remember if you ever loved me or not
So pour it on the rocks ‘cause you gave it to me straight
Knock another one back just to ease my pain
You hit me with the truth so now I’m hitting the proof
Yeah girl I need a whiskey or two
I need a whiskey or two

I need a whiskey or two to help to get me through
To the other side of missing you
I need a couple of shots to help to get you forgot
‘Til I can’t remember if you ever loved me or not
So pour it on the rocks ‘cause you gave it to me straight
Knock another one back just to ease my pain
You hit me with the truth so now I’m hitting the proof
Oh the bottom of the bottle is the best way over you
I need a whiskey or two
I need a whiskey or two

Maybe make it four
Or six
You know I’m at the bottom of the bottle but I’m still not over you

Let’s have a party
I need a whiskey

In Jason Maxwell's song "Whiskey or Two," the singer expresses the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics touch on the common advice of rebounding with someone else to get over a breakup, but the singer finds solace in alcohol instead. The feeling of being alone and turning to liquor as a coping mechanism is prevalent throughout the song, emphasizing the emotional turmoil of missing someone deeply.

The singer acknowledges that swiping through dating apps or distracting themselves with activities like Netflix cannot replace the need for emotional healing. They resort to consuming whiskey as a way to numb the pain and memories of the past relationship. The lyrical imagery of pouring a drink on the rocks and knocking it back to ease the heartache portrays a sense of desperation to forget and move on.

Despite not being a regular drinker, the singer finds themselves drinking heavily to drown out thoughts of their ex-partner. The symbolism of heartache in a bottle suggests that alcohol serves as a temporary escape from the emotional distress caused by the breakup. The comparison between love, which can't be bought, and alcohol, which can be purchased, highlights the fleeting nature of using substances to cope with heartbreak.

As the song progresses, the repetition of needing "a whiskey or two" underscores the singer's reliance on alcohol to navigate the pain of missing their former lover. The suggestion of having more drinks, possibly four or six, hints at the escalating struggle to find relief from the lingering feelings. The lyrics culminate with the realization that even at the "bottom of the bottle," the singer is still grappling with unresolved emotions and is far from being over the breakup. The final plea for "a party" and more whiskey reveals a continued search for temporary solace in an attempt to mask the reality of heartbreak.

They say the best way to get over somebody is to get under somebody else
The common advice is to distract yourself with a new person after a breakup

But the only thing I’m getting under today is the liquor on my top shelf
Instead of seeking a new relationship, turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism

Swiping left, swiping right don’t do me no help
Using dating apps isn't providing any comfort or distraction

So I’m Netflix and chilling all by myself
Spending time alone, trying to find solace in entertainment

That’s just the hand I’ve been dealt
Accepting the circ*mstances I'm in

I need a whiskey or two to help to get me through
Turning to alcohol to numb the pain of missing someone

To the other side of missing you
To reach a point where I don't feel the ache of your absence

I need a couple of shots to help to get you forgot
Using alcohol to try to forget about you

‘Til I can’t remember if you ever loved me or not
To the extent that I can't even recall if our love was real

Heartache in a bottle that’s all I’ve got
Finding emotional pain represented in alcohol

Ain’t tryna call it something it’s not
I'm not trying to pretend alcohol can solve my heartbreak

Well unlike love, alcohol can be bought
Alcohol is more accessible and tangible than love

Oh the bottom of the bottle is the best way over you
Suggesting that reaching the bottom of a bottle is a way to move past the pain

Maybe make it four
Consider increasing the amount of whiskey to numb the pain further

Or six
Further intensifying the numbing effect of alcohol

You know I’m at the bottom of the bottle but I’m still not over you
Despite consuming alcohol, I am still unable to get over you

Let’s have a party
Suggesting a gathering or celebration, possibly as a distraction from heartache

I need a whiskey
Expressing a strong desire for alcohol as a coping mechanism

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